A group of local senior hockey players are being recognized for their continued passion for the sport.
John Weber, Jim Fox, Jerry Harrigan, Dave Rands and Paul Good were inducted into the 80+ Hockey Hall of Fame this summer. The 80+ Hockey Hall of Fame is a not-for-profit organization that nationally recognizes active recreational hockey players 80-years-old and older. The five players were inducted at a ceremony in Huntsville in August.
“Bagpipes and all. They said that we were a part of the 1 per cent of Canadians that are still playing hockey after we’re 80-years-old,” John Weber, an inductee said.
They men said it was a special day they will never forget.
“Paraded into the hall, and that was just, that was beautiful,” said Jerry Harrigan, anorher inductee.
The five men said despite their age, they don’t plan on stopping any time soon.
“Well, psychologically, you get your self …